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Amazing Views, Recently Remodeled, 4 KING BEDs, Pets OK, Wi-Fi, Firepit

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Exterior
The deck wraps around to the back and the stunning views. Carport/upper parking
Happy Hour out on the deck.
We are pet friendly. This is Lucy our rescue terrier.
Picture from the deck with my phone
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Franklin, NC
  • Popular LocationCullasaja Falls8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts15 min drive
  • Popular LocationDry Falls16 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

En Suite Main

1 King Bed

Family Suite

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs Room 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Family Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Jack-n-Jill Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Amazing Views, Recently Remodeled, 4 KING BEDs, Pets OK, Wi-Fi, Firepit

We are so excited to list our freshly remodeled craftsman house that features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and can accommodate up to 11 guests. 8 adults on FOUR (4) king size beds and 3 kids (toddlers to teens) on a bunk bed with trundle. Our bed count are real beds with real mattresses, not fold out couch or air mattress nonsense.

All of the bedrooms have direct bathroom access and a large flat screen HD TV with YouTube TV (70+ channels). All of the rooms have smart TV streaming too.

Perfect for the extended family or couples get-away retreat, with bedrooms and bathrooms on several floors. Long range mountain and valley views that the pictures simply cannot do justice.

Plenty of seating in the family room that offers a fireplace, 2 large couches and 2 leather recliner chairs with ottomans. You can sit and drink in the mountain views thru wall length, picture windows. There is a small reading nook on the upper landing with a nice recliner and extra lighting.

The remodeled kitchen features new cabinets, lighting, and granite counter tops. Dining table with seating and service for 10.

We have a large wrap-around covered deck that features a secure gate to keep the little ones (and the dogs) safe. There is covered car port parking that is a step from the house. Outdoor firepit (firewood not provided - bagged firewood can be bought at most of the local grocery stores) with picnic table and play area.

Minutes to downtown Franklin (~7 miles) with paved road access up to the house. Shopping is a quick 10 minutes away (Walmart, Ingles, Food Lion, Dollar Tree, several local restaurants and more).

See the amenities tab for more details of what we offer our guests.

Pets (dogs) are welcome. We charge a non-refundable $50 pet fee for first dog and $25 for each additional dog (3 dogs max).

The road up to the house is pretty normal for the locals, but it can seem a little bit steep for others. But no worries, the road is paved all the way to the house and any 2-wheel drive car or truck can navigate it. Just go the speed limit and you will be fine.

Looking for a more active get-away? then don’t forget your hiking boots or golf clubs, there are two public golf courses that are less than 20 minutes away. Franklin/Macon County has 16 local water falls, world renown gem mining, with numerous biking and hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail along with many other trails.

Take into account these 5 items when looking for your vacation stay.

1. It should have a view. You’re in the mountains, you want to see mountains. Our house has unblocked long range views. One guest called it "The Million Dollar View."

2. You should be close to town and shopping. Our place is less than 15 minutes to major shopping areas. Don't spend vacation time on a 45-minute (one-way) ride to the grocery store or town.

3. Look for homes on a paved road. There are some beautiful places that are hard to get to due to bad, hard to navigate, dirt roads. Look for paved roads and not rocky, muddy, ruts. Any 2-wheel drive vehicle can get to our place on a smooth paved road.

4. Real Beds. Big Beds. Beware of those offering blow up air mattresses, fold out couch beds, cots, 2 adults in a double bed (or even a queen), or other nonsense in their sleep count. Our house has FOUR (4) KING sized beds for the adults and a bunk bed and trundle (with real mattresses) for the kids. We sleep an honest 8 adults and 3 kids/teens in real beds.

5. This seems minor, but this is important - The deck faces East/Southeast. You sit in shade on the deck in the afternoon facing away from the setting sun. West facing decks get brutalized by the afternoon sun. You'll understand once you sit out in the cool shade during the afternoon enjoying happy hour.

We truly believe that you will enjoy our house as it is family friendly, ultra-comfortable, clean and cozy with jaw-dropping views. Please be our guest.

Property manager

Joe & Becky Cooper
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gated deck, child gates, porta-crib

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
$50 for first dog, $25 for add'nl dogs. 3 max

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Smoking is allowed on the deck.
Unmarried couples, high school or college students and other unrelated individuals traveling in groups, are prohibited.
Firearms are not permitted in the house or on the deck and should be kept locked in your vehicle and Hunting is strictly prohibited. Includes air guns
Guests must take trash to drop off center. Guests who leave multiple bags of trash piled up and left behind are subject to a $20 per bag fine.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this vacation home is in the mountains. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Factory and Franklin Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Franklin, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls - 8 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 15 min drive
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 16 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 16 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Caffe Rel - 13 min drive
  • KFC - 11 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 12 min drive
  • Currahee Brewing Company - 13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christal T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great View and the perfect place for our family to gather together
My mother-in-law plans this trip every year where she gets her grown kids and their families together for a time. We’ve stayed in many houses over the years and this one is one of our favorites. The view is so amazing and there is a lot to do in the area. There was plenty of seating in the dining room and living room area so we could all be together. It was just the right size for our current family needs. This is one house we would love to come back to again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franklin House
We enjoyed the beautiful views from the porch. The house was clean and stocked with anything we needed. The beds were comfortable, but the jack and jill shower upstairs is on the small side. We had one issue with ceiling fans not working, but the host was very responsive when asked about it. Overall, the house was exactly as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Franklin
Easy check-in. Home is wonderfully located between downtown Franklin and Highlands with a view that will make you smile! Host is very responsive and helpful. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy our holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A view to remember!
We had a blast at the house. The view was incredible and the house was super cozy and had plenty of room for all of us. The location was great, we really enjoyed exploring the area. Definitely would stay again if we are out that way!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mountain getaway with wonderful views!
We had a wonderful week staying at the Cooper House. Checkin was easy and we had enough space for all our family. The kitchen was stocked with spices which was nice, and we took advantage of the grill and fire pit. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous with the leaves changing colors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe & Becky Cooper

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We are Joe & Becky, parents of 3 and grandparents of 3 little girls. 2 rescue dogs (Lucy and Daisy) and a rescue cat (Annie). We both recently retired and moved from Florida to Middle Tennessee. We now call Woodbury, TN home, but we have been coming to Franklin as a couple since 1975 (mid 1960's for Becky). We've been best friends (dating and married) for more than 40 years.

Why they chose this property

We were searching for a place and we had three (3) major desires that were must haves.

1. It had to have a view. You’re in the mountains, you want to see mountains. Unblocked long range views.

2. It had to be close to town and shopping. Our place is less than 15 minutes to major shopping areas. We didn’t want our guests to spend vacation time on a 45-minute (one-way) ride to the grocery store or town.

3. The roads had to be paved. There are some beautiful places that are hard to get to due to bad, hard to navigate, roads. We wanted paved roads and not rocky, muddy, ruts. Any 2 wheel drive vehicle can get to our place on a smooth paved road.

We found this hidden gem and it was in some major need of TLC. BUT it hit the check boxes of our wishes. A jaw-dropping view. A quick 10-12 minutes to shopping (and just a few more minutes to town). Plus, a paved road all the way to the house.

So, we started working. We have poured a ton of sweat equity and hired local help to bring it up to shape. New furniture, new beds, new kitchen, new roof, new ceilings in rooms, new decking, new deck posts, paint and more paint. Air conditioning (there was none) and heating. We hauled a utility trailer full of dark, tired (and heavy) drapes and faded/yellowed window coverings to the dump. Stripped off walls of old wall paper. More trips to the dump with trailers full of more old stuff.

The once hidden gem now shines like the diamond it was meant to be. And boy-oh-boy, that Million Dollar view.

What makes this property unique

We have been awarded membership to the "VRBO Premier Host Program" for this house and at our other Franklin Listing (VRBO property number 1056353) for delivering outstanding service for our guests. We promise to offer our the same 5 Star service at this property.

As mentioned earlier this house meets all of our check boxes of needs in a vacation rental home.
1. Long, long range views from the deck and patio.
2. This is important - The deck faces East/South East. You sit in shade on the deck in the afternoon facing away from the setting sun. West facing decks get brutalized by the afternoon sun.
3. Close to shopping, restaurants and downtown Franklin.
4. Paved road access all the way up the mountain to the driveway.
5. Close to outdoor activities. Hiking, tubing, rafting, waterfalls and picnic areas.

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